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Lycoming Woodward Twp. supervisors initiate early defenses against possible data centers

LINDEN — With data centers taking over the news statewide recently, the Woodward Township Board of Supervisors are concerned the issue could come to Linden and action needs to be taken. According to board Chairman Jeffrey Stroehmann, several communities in Pennsylvania are dealing with data centers, and developers often are backed with millions of dollars from investors. The centers could show up in any small rural town, pick a spot and build — and it may or may not be a detriment to the community. Stroehmann said that small towns and boroughs with budgets of just tens of ...

Sugar Valley Lions Club celebrates 49 years of serving community

PHOTOS PROVIDED The Sugar Valley Lions Club recently celebrated their Charter Night of 49 years of serving the needs of their community. Lion President Robert Mills opened the evening event by welcoming all in attendance followed by the assembly singing the first verse of America. The ...

PA Happy Travelers to hold annual picnic; Reservations required by June 30

The Pennsylvania Happy Travelers’ annual summer picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, beginning at 3 p.m., at the Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, 859 Lower Creek Road, Lock Haven. Chicken, hot dogs and rolls, condiments and table service will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to share, their own beverages and a chair if desired. To register for this picnic, contact Judy Walker at 570-726-4426 no later than June 30. Seats are still available for a Show Extravaganza trip to Branson, Mo., Oct. 4-10, and a Holiday Show trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., Nov. ...

Around the Town

Good Day and Happy Birthday to Bruce Fritts! Word of the Day Vertiginous — adj. — Causing or tending to cause dizziness. Quote of the Day “He who plants a tree plants hope.” — Lucy Larcom KBR Bingos KBR Bingo and More will not be holding their Friday night Bingo during the summer months. The Friday night Bingos will resume in September In the meantime, you’re welcome to join players on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. for special benefit Bingos to help individuals and groups in our community. On June 27, a ...

Multiple Walnut Street Christian School students rank high in KCEA testing

AVIS — Multiple students in grades five through twelve were recently recognized for their high achievements in testing against top Keystone Christian Education Association (KCEA) students across Pennsylvania. Superior is the highest award and WSCS had students receive this trophy in Junior ...

Nonprofit hosts official Ownership Celebration at Historic Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village

HOWARD — The Roland Curtin Foundation will host Ownership Celebration Day on June 28, marking the first public celebration of the Foundation’s official acquisition of Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village, one of Pennsylvania’s most significant early central Pennsylvania industrial sites. The event commemorates the Foundation’s acceptance of ownership on Dec. 18, 2025, a milestone that secures the long-term preservation of the nineteenth century ironmaking complex, workers village and Curtin family homestead. The site, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, operated ...